Browning Citori 725 High Grade Grade VII 20 Gauge Sporting Over/Under Shotgun – 30 in Barrels
The Browning Citori 725 High Grade Grade VII Small Gauge Sporting is a limited-run shotgun from Browning’s High Grade Program, built on the proven 725 action and elevated by approximately 30 hours of hand-cut engraving and gold line inlays. Chambered in 20 gauge with 30-inch barrels and a 3 inch chamber, this Grade VII model pairs collectible artistry with competition-ready features such as a Fire-Lite mechanical trigger and Invector-DS extended choke system. Manufactured in 2017, it represents one of the most sought-after small-gauge offerings in the Citori 725 lineup.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish with no visible wear.
Mechanics: Functions correctly.
Finish Condition: Excellent – high-polish blued surfaces exhibit minimal handling marks.
Stock Condition: Excellent – oil-finished walnut shows crisp checkering and minimal handling marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun displays only slight evidence of previous handling. The bores remain bright and spotless.
What’s Included
- Browning Citori 725 owner’s manual
- Spare Fire-Lite trigger shoes
- Browning factory cardboard box
- Set of Browning Invector-DS extended choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Modified, Improved Cylinder, Skeet)
- Browning T-handle choke tube wrench
This Grade VII High Grade Program shotgun is factory-engraved with deep-relief floral scroll and gold line borders that wrap the receiver, trigger guard, and forend latch. The serial prefix 16GR7 identifies it as a Grade VII produced in 2017, further underscoring its limited-edition status.
The pair of 30-inch blued steel barrels feature a ventilated sporting rib with mid posts and vented side ribs, promoting quick heat dissipation during sustained rounds. A white front bead provides a clear sight reference without cluttering the sight picture.
Browning’s Fire-Lite mechanical single-selective trigger offers a crisp pull, adjustable shoes, and gold-plated surfaces. The top-tang safety doubles as a barrel selector for intuitive control between over and under barrels.
The oil-finished Grade VII walnut stock sports a pistol grip with palm-swell, 20 lpi cut checkering, and an Inflex 2 recoil pad. With a 14.25-inch length of pull, it balances naturally for sporting clays and field use alike.
Five extended Invector-DS choke tubes (Full, Mod, IM, IC, Skeet) and a rear-sealing brass band system deliver consistent patterns while easing maintenance. Combined with the 3 inch chamber, the 725 accommodates a wide range of modern 20-gauge loads.